Description

For a PDF brochure, click here.   Put out of Print Feb 28, 2014

Conforms to the easy-to-use format established by Faye Brown and is the most popular textbook for hospital and physician office coder training.  More than 800 new or revised diagnosis codes and 3,000 new or revised procedure codes have been examined in preparation for this revision.  Content reflects the latest official coding guidelines, and presents examples in clear, technically correct language that progresses from easy to more difficult.

The 2013 edition introduces new illustrations of surgical procedures and a new appendix on reimbursement methodologies.  The case-summary exercises are based on health records and require readers to consider the patient's condition as well as medical history, reason for admission or encounter, laboratory results, procedures performed, and the diagnosis listed.  Readers must apply pertinent coding principles and official coding guidelines in making code assignments and designating the principal diagnosis and procedure for each episode of care.

Chapters include an overview that highlights the important points, a "learning outcomes" feature and a "terms to know" feature. A "remember..." feature provides sidebar comment or facts that alert readers to additional information or perspectives that should not be forgotten when reading the chapter.

The book is designed to be used in conjunction with the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding manuals.  Instructors at recognized academic institutions can register (www.HealthForum.com/AHApress) and download supplemental materials.

Codes current through May 2012.

About the Author

Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA, heads the AHA Central Office on ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and the Central Office on HCPCS.  She is the executive editor of the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS and the co-author of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Approximately 700 pages, softcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
ISBN:  978-1-55648-384-4
AHA Order Number: 148052
Member Price: $89.95
Non-member Price:  $99.95